Predictions that online car sales will drive dealers out of business are wrong, as they have an essential role to play in a digital world. You might assume this viewpoint belongs to a dealer, but it actually comes from an online car sales company, Carwow. Rob Abrahams, head of new market development, admits this statement might surprise some people, but he believes online sales and physical dealerships work well together. He said: “We firmly believe the dealership will still be a part of the purchase journey in 10 years’ time.

Predictions that online car sales will drive dealers out of business are wrong, as they have an essential role to play in a digital world. You might assume this viewpoint belongs to a dealer, but it actually comes from an online car sales company, Carwow. Rob Abrahams, head of new market development, admits this statement might surprise some people, but he believes online sales and physical dealerships work well together. He said: “We firmly believe the dealership will still be a part of the purchase journey in 10 years’ time.

Fitch Ratings has released a report which is upbeat about the prospects for the aviation leasing sector, citing strong air travel growth, the generally stable financial conditions of airlines, the ongoing adoption of aircraft leasing, potentially rising lease yields and accommodative funding markets as positives for future growth.

Fitch Ratings has released a report which is upbeat about the prospects for the aviation leasing sector, citing strong air travel growth, the generally stable financial conditions of airlines, the ongoing adoption of aircraft leasing, potentially rising lease yields and accommodative funding markets as positives for future growth.

The latest update from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation suggests a dip in confidence in the equipment finance sector, with its monthly confidence index standing at 63.7 in September, easing from the August index of 64.4.

The latest update from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation suggests a dip in confidence in the equipment finance sector, with its monthly confidence index standing at 63.7 in September, easing from the August index of 64.4.

Global consulting and professional services firm RGP and lease management software provider CoStar have announced a partnership to provide companies with an end-to-end solution to meet the looming deadlines for compliance with new lease accounting standards finalized in 2016 by the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Global consulting and professional services firm RGP and lease management software provider CoStar have announced a partnership to provide companies with an end-to-end solution to meet the looming deadlines for compliance with new lease accounting standards finalized in 2016 by the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Willis Lease Finance has completed a sale and leaseback transaction on three 737NG aircraft with Fiji Airways, in a deal which combined elements from its leasing, trading, and materials businesses to provide a comprehensive tailored solution to support the airline’s fleet renewal plan as it transitions out of Boeing 737NGs and into the Boeing 737MAX.

Willis Lease Finance has completed a sale and leaseback transaction on three 737NG aircraft with Fiji Airways, in a deal which combined elements from its leasing, trading, and materials businesses to provide a comprehensive tailored solution to support the airline’s fleet renewal plan as it transitions out of Boeing 737NGs and into the Boeing 737MAX.

First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has announced it has financed $21.7 million in construction equipment and crane acquisitions for the largest alternative energy construction company in the US.

First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has announced it has financed $21.7 million in construction equipment and crane acquisitions for the largest alternative energy construction company in the US.

The US administration has turned its attention to the regulations governing the use of automated and driverless vehicles, with the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issuing new federal guidance.

The US administration has turned its attention to the regulations governing the use of automated and driverless vehicles, with the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issuing new federal guidance.

Telecom giant T-Mobile has signalled its intention to target the auto finance market, announcing plans to launch a new network to support in-car connectivity via the Internet of Things (IoT) and a new fleet management solution for businesses.

Telecom giant T-Mobile has signalled its intention to target the auto finance market, announcing plans to launch a new network to support in-car connectivity via the Internet of Things (IoT) and a new fleet management solution for businesses.

A number of companies in the asset and auto finance sector have announced contributions to relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in the southern US states, and are also introducing support programs for customers finding it challenging to make leasing repayments.

A number of companies in the asset and auto finance sector have announced contributions to relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in the southern US states, and are also introducing support programs for customers finding it challenging to make leasing repayments.